Damascus Steel Wakizashi with Real Hamon in Dark Blue Gold-Speckled Lacquer Saya - Dragon Tsuba

The blade on this wakizashi is forged from folded damascus steel, producing a layered surface pattern that becomes visible after hand polishing. Heat treatment and oil quenching generate a genuine hamon line along the edge - each sword carries a slightly unique temper line as a result of the process. The full-tang construction runs the steel continuously through the handle, keeping the assembly solid without mechanical fasteners. A gold-tone habaki collar seats flush at the base of the blade, transitioning cleanly into the guard.

The tsuba is cast from alloy in a silver tone and sculpted with a detailed dragon motif in high relief. The dragon imagery continues onto the blade itself, where an engraved dragon design runs along the flat near the tip, visible in the lower-right detail image. Together, the tsuba and blade engraving form a cohesive thematic statement without relying on added color.

The tsuka is built on a wood core wrapped in genuine white same (rayskin) and finished with black cotton ito in the traditional diamond pattern. Black menuki fittings are set beneath the cord wrap at regular intervals. The grip length and handle diameter suit a two-hand short-sword hold appropriate to wakizashi form. Explore more options in our Damascus Wakizashi collection if you want to compare blade patterns and handle configurations.

The saya is shaped from hardwood and finished in a deep blue natural lacquer with gold speckle distributed across the surface - giving the scabbard a starfield-like visual depth that photographs well against both light and dark backgrounds. A black sageo cord is threaded through the kurikata and tied in a traditional knot at the saya mouth, completing the koshirae-style presentation. If the blue finish is the primary draw, the Blue Wakizashi collection offers additional colorway variations worth comparing.

Overall length is 31 inches and the piece weighs 3 lbs. Shipping package measures 33 x 4 x 4 inches at 4 lbs. The sword stand shown in reference images is not included. This piece is suited for display, collection, and cosplay use.